Provincial Support Groups

Earlier this week, we had the priviledge of attending our son’s “Joining Ceremony” for the military. Seven young men gathered together with a collection of officers and NCMs and pledged their fidelity to Queen and Country. As a mother, there was a certain amount of pride in knowing that out of over 1200 applicants, only…

When my oldest child was still very young, another mother counseled me on the importance of getting out of the house (with the children).  She advocated long walks but anything away from home should do it. With such busy lives, it is difficult to imagine that going out again would be a good idea.  Here’s…

Our family had a great day today. We walked along the waterfront, ate ribs on the boardwalk, played games and then we each went to our own activities. Just as I sat down to begin reading for my devotions, my pocket vibrated. I was being notified that someone wanted to talk to me – someone…

Recently, a very dear friend encouraged me to start a blog.  Quickly I asserted that I just couldn’t do it.  Of course, nothing is that easy.  After discussing it with my husband, he suggested that I should give it a try.  I’m not exactly sure how this is going to look over time, but the…

The tables are cleared, pencils sharpened and the schedule printed. Does that mean we are ready? Ready for what? Hours are spent making preparations for a budget, choosing curriculum, planning space and a schedule and trying to forecast the temperature of the upcoming homeschool year. Two invaluable lessons I have learned after 14 years of…

I was at the airport waiting for our son’s plane to arrive.  Wandering around, I strolled through one of the little snack shops.  When I saw this, I could not help myself, I had to take a picture.  The nice clerk was so gracious.  She didn’t even laugh at me…much.  She did come over and…